Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #51 Posted February 27, 2021 I think my old lifestyle of swim and gym every day and long bike rides is what kept me healthy. 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #52 Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I never had these problems before I started taking statins. They brought my cholesterol numbers down into the perfect zone and that’s when the heart attacks started. I have heard some doctors who believe it’s not the cholesterol that is the problem. Oh great! So what do they believe to be the problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #53 Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, smudge said: Oh great! So what do they believe to be the problem?? Inflammation, stress and sedentary lifestyle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 27, 2021 Share #54 Posted February 27, 2021 I am sorry that this is being dragged out, but it sounds like they had good reasons for the delay and I'm glad they're being careful with the procedures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #55 Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Inflammation, stress and sedentary lifestyle Well, my job certainly is stressful. And I'm sure your wife's condition is stressful for you. 🤔🤔🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #56 Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Kirby said: I am sorry that this is being dragged out, but it sounds like they had good reasons for the delay and I'm glad they're being careful with the procedures. That is like being in the ER with a relatively minor or actually stable condition - almost everyone who comes in after you bumps ahead of you so you start feeling like you will be there forever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #57 Posted February 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: That is like being in the ER with a relatively minor or actually stable condition - almost everyone who comes in after you bumps ahead of you so you start feeling like you will be there forever! It’s best to be dripping blood on the floor or having chest pains when entering the emergency room. The time I walked in looking like this I didn’t have to go through the scanner or get patted down, or take a seat in the waiting room. I was taken straight to an exam room and carted off to cat scan and X-ray. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #58 Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: It’s best to be dripping blood on the floor or having chest pains when entering the emergency room. Chest pain. For dripping they will probably just give you a bandage to hold on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #59 Posted February 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Chest pain. For dripping they will probably just give you a bandage to hold on it. Photo added The funny thing is the head injury got me express service but it was just a flesh wound. The broken clavicle and broken scapula were the more serious injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 27, 2021 Share #60 Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Photo added The funny thing is the head injury got me express service but it was just a flesh wound. The broken clavicle and broken scapula were the more serious injuries. I had a dislocated finger years ago that put me to the head of the line, I was seeing a doctor before they even did paper work. I tried to explain that I had driven myself to the hospital and really didn't feel that bad, but they stuck me in a wheel chair and straight to treatment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #61 Posted February 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Photo added The funny thing is the head injury got me express service but it was just a flesh wound. The broken clavicle and broken scapula were the more serious injuries. My best ER service ever was when I had road rash and a broken rib. Checked my urine for blood in case my kidneys got punctured, did an X-ray, cleaned the road rash, and sent me on my way with no waiting atoll. I think I just got lucky with no or few other people waiting. I also sailed right through when I had bloody urine from a sudden UTI. Man, it looked terrible! As soon as I saw that it was “I need to go to the ER.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #62 Posted February 27, 2021 Lots of @Longjohn stuff I missed Hoping you are getting the care you need, your wife is in good hands at home, and that you recover ASAP! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #63 Posted February 27, 2021 Good luck with it all - sending prayers and vibes your way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #64 Posted February 27, 2021 A plane crash will get you VIP treatment for sure. I wish I did not know this. 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #65 Posted February 27, 2021 Whelp the doctor was just in and put me back on beta blockers. I don’t know what numbers they are looking for. My blood pressure is 110/55 and my heart rate is 55. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #66 Posted February 27, 2021 Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #67 Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Further said: I had a dislocated finger years ago that put me to the head of the line, I was seeing a doctor before they even did paper work. I tried to explain that I had driven myself to the hospital and really didn't feel that bad, but they stuck me in a wheel chair and straight to treatment. WHAT??!! I sat in an ER for an hour holding onto my arm because my shoulder was dislocated! grrrr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 27, 2021 Share #68 Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, smudge said: WHAT??!! I sat in an ER for an hour holding onto my arm because my shoulder was dislocated! grrrr... Well, the finger looked ready to fall off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share #69 Posted February 28, 2021 Did you get dinner @Longjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share #70 Posted February 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Airehead said: Did you get dinner @Longjohn I had Boston Scrod again. It was so good the other night I stuck with it. I’m thinking about a chef salad for lunch tomorrow. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #71 Posted February 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Longjohn said: I never had these problems before I started taking statins. They brought my cholesterol numbers down into the perfect zone and that’s when the heart attacks started. I have heard some doctors who believe it’s not the cholesterol that is the problem. My sister was a Johns Hopkins Hospital Research Master Nurse when my family doctor prescribed statins even though my cholesterol was very low without it - one day, they'll dig up my father's and my bones to check our DNA and find out why we could have bad diets but perfect cholesterol, including good and bad. But supposedly statins are good for type-II diabetics regardless of whether they need it or not. But my sister told me not to take the statins because they're responsible for other problems. I stopped taking them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #72 Posted February 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Longjohn said: I had Boston Scrod again. It was so good the other night I stuck with it. I’m thinking about a chef salad for lunch tomorrow. I hope the food at your horse pittal is better than what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #73 Posted February 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: I hope the food at your horse pittal is better than what I remember. They do very good. The heart healthy choices are somewhat limited. No beef on the heart menu. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Some Old Guy Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share #74 Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: They do very good. The heart healthy choices are somewhat limited. No beef on the heart menu. Here. I brought you some heart healthy bacon. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted February 28, 2021 Share #75 Posted February 28, 2021 Hang in there, LJ. Really hoping you can get home to your wife soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #76 Posted February 28, 2021 Stupid hospitals that can’t get along. They told me yesterday that they were going to talk with my oncologist to make sure she was on board with this procedure. Now they say the two hospittle systems can’t work together so they are bringing in a hematologist I’ve never met to help make the decision. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share #77 Posted February 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Stupid hospitals that can’t get along. They told me yesterday that they were going to talk with my oncologist to make sure she was on board with this procedure. Now they say the two hospittle systems can’t work together so they are bringing in a hematologist I’ve never met to help make the decision. your own oncologist should be key. I would call here office on Monday. Maybe move to different hospital>? Or at least talk it through with a doc who knows you--- I read stuff about Sharon online and it does seem like they have top notch heart specialists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share #78 Posted February 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Airehead said: your own oncologist should be key. I would call here office on Monday. Maybe move to different hospital>? Or at least talk it through with a doc who knows you--- I read stuff about Sharon online and it does seem like they have top notch heart specialists In the middle of me typing that last post the guy that is doing the procedure came in and talked to me. He says it’s a go for tomorrow morning. I just signed all the forms. 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted February 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #79 Posted February 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: In the middle of me typing that last post the guy that is doing the procedure came in and talked to me. He says it’s a go for tomorrow morning. I just signed all the forms. ok, that is very good news. Prayers coming to you, Mrs. Fleet, and your family. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #80 Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 9:48 AM, Longjohn said: I think my old lifestyle of swim and gym every day and long bike rides is what kept me healthy. And your weight. You kept it down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share #81 Posted February 28, 2021 Scrod tonight or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #82 Posted February 28, 2021 Another fun adventure, my arm that they used for 20 blood draws and the first catheterization was hurting. I looked at it and it was red and swollen almost twice it’s size. I called the nurse. She removed the bandages and went and found my doctor. He said it wasn’t from his work but from the 20+ blood draws and pressure bandages. He had the nurse put hot compresses on it a few hours ago and the swelling went down almost to normal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share #83 Posted February 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Airehead said: Scrod tonight or something else? Roast turkey breast, whipped potatoes, steamed carrots, garden salad, and hot Lipton tea. 4 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 28, 2021 Share #84 Posted February 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Another fun adventure, my arm that they used for 20 blood draws and the first catheterization was hurting. I looked at it and it was red and swollen almost twice it’s size. I called the nurse. She removed the bandages and went and found my doctor. He said it wasn’t from his work but from the 20+ blood draws and pressure bandages. He had the nurse put hot compresses on it a few hours ago and the swelling went down almost to normal. I'm embarrassed to say they are in the same profession as I am. I am so very sorry for all this, LJ. I sure hope the end result is just stents and clear sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share #85 Posted February 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Roast turkey breast, whipped potatoes, steamed carrots, garden salad, and hot Lipton tea. Not a bad offering. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #86 Posted March 1, 2021 My roommate complained that he has been having nightmares. I thought I was having a nightmare and then I realized I was awake and this is real. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share #87 Posted March 1, 2021 Prayers to you and your doctors for skill and wisdom. Check in when you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #88 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: My roommate complained that he has been having nightmares. I thought I was having a nightmare and then I realized I was awake and this is real. If they expect you to be there more than one more night, you tell them you need a different room. That is ridiculously unfair. At the very least call the nurse once that guy falls a sleep and tell her to turn off his TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #89 Posted March 1, 2021 I found out I’m not even in the coronary unit. The girl drawing blood said this is a catch all floor for everyone they don’t have room for in the proper department. I’ve had the stickers on my chest for my heart monitor come off and nobody notices. This place is a nightmare. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #90 Posted March 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I found out I’m not even in the coronary unit. The girl drawing blood said this is a catch all floor for everyone they don’t have room for in the proper department. I’ve had the stickers on my chest for my heart monitor come off and nobody notices. This place is a nightmare. Wow, that's terrible! Hope this is over with soon and they get you out of there. Thoughts of support are with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #91 Posted March 1, 2021 Praying for The Fleets and your fleet of caregivers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 1, 2021 Share #92 Posted March 1, 2021 So what's the plan for today, LJ? They are planning to go in through the groin area and get you fixed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #93 Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: I’ve had the stickers on my chest for my heart monitor come off and nobody notices. This place is a nightmare. this is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #94 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Clark said: So what's the plan for today, LJ? They are planning to go in through the groin area and get you fixed up? That is the plan but I guess I’m a low priority again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #95 Posted March 1, 2021 Just now, Longjohn said: That is the plan but I guess I’m a low priority again. Sorry Brother. I know this has to be hard on you to be away from Esther like this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 1, 2021 Share #96 Posted March 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Longjohn said: That is the plan but I guess I’m a low priority again. Maybe that's a good thing, in some ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #97 Posted March 1, 2021 I have a large very painful hematoma at the site of entry from Friday. They said that is not common. They have my arm on a heating pad. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 1, 2021 Share #98 Posted March 1, 2021 Saw you were the last post in the thread and I was hoping for a good update. Sorry to hear all the complications and hope you are able to get the procedure done today. But Clark is right in that it's a good thing not to be the highest priority for surgery. Keeping good thoughts and hoping for good news. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #99 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Clark said: Maybe that's a good thing, in some ways. yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 1, 2021 Share #100 Posted March 1, 2021 Dorcas, my cardiac nurse said I have a large hematoma at the entry site from Friday. She says it will need manual compression which unfortunately will be very painful. I. Asked if I can have drugs. She said she will do it while I am already drugged up for today’s procedure . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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